Red Bull GM Erik Soler said he expects to add veteran experience over the summer in preparation for the playoff run, albeit not a third Designated Player, and he plans to open discussions with midfielder Dwayne De Rosario about re-signing with the club long-term past this season.

“We’re evaluating every avenue. I would be surprised if we didn’t do anything. I think we’ll do something in the summer,’’ said Soler, adding that he wants to add veteran experience, either from the international market or via trades within MLS. But with Thierry Henry and Rafa Marquez already on the league’s most expensive roster, it won’t be a Designated Player. “We haven’t planned for that.’’

When De Rosario got traded from Houston to Toronto, he said he was initially told he’d be given a raise to become a Designated Player. When that didn’t happen, and his contract squabbles became public, it allowed Soler to swoop in and acquire the two-time MLS Cup MVP.

De Rosario’s contract is set to expire after this season. Once the 33-year-old midfielder is finished playing with Canada in the Gold Cup and returned to the fold, Soler will open preliminary discussions to gauge whether they can extend his deal past this season.

“Of course we hope that we can have him here for more years, but that’s the job we need to do with him,’’ said Soler. “He’s got an agent we relate to and speak to his representatives.

“I generally like to speak to people to see where he’s at. Now he’s gone; when he gets back, it’s one of the things that we will do, to speak to him and see where we’re at, what is possible and what is impossible, and try to figure that out. For me, it’s the better way. Even if you end up in a situation where you couldn’t keep him or you can keep him, it’s better to talk about it.’’

De Rosario has a goal and three assists in ten games (nine starts) since being acquired by the Red Bulls, and had a goal and an assist in a pair of starts for Toronto FC.